If you cannot see the image on this page, you are either a Fox News debate coordinator, or afflicted with RPS. The inability to see Dr. Paul is one baffling aspect of what scientists have dubbed "The Ron Paul Syndrome."

"We are unsure what cause RPS, but its existence is undeniable. It definitely affects members of the main stream media. For some reason, they are completely unable to see Dr. Paul," said Dr. Ramir Patel of Chicago University. "When he appears on televised debates, it is clear that he is not seen by the commentators. The total absence of any coverage by most major news media also lends credence to the existence of RPS."

Prevalent primarily in the main stream media, RPS also has extremely hazardous effects on progressive feminists.

"I was down at the salon the other day getting my nails done
when I heard that Ron Paul would take away my abortion rights and roll the cause of women's rights back to the 19th Century," groused Willie Wankette, a famous internet blogger.

"It just so happens that I had just came off a disastrous affair with an urbane gentleman who lied to me both about owning an island in the Caribbean and having a vasectomy. Now, when I need an abortion, I need an abortion. Personally, I believe that a woman's right to abortion extends to drive-through restaurants and grocery stores. I mean why not? It's not like they couldn't make that part of their job training. Anyway, I got lucky, and little Jamie Kirchick was there having a pedicure. He courageously performed an abortion on me right there in the salon using only the tools available. Now, that's what I call a man."

Ron Paul Syndrome has spread from Ms. Wankette's blog to other lesser known blogs.

"Every time I post about that racist scumbag who will take my grandmother's social security check away and leave me homeless, hundreds of wacko Paul supporters swarm my site and call me an idiot," complained Rufus, who refused to give his last name. "I really like the hit count, but they hurt my feelings. Why are they so rude?"

Dr. Patel promised further study of the perplexing problem.

"We haven't isolated the cause yet. It may be a virus. We'll keep working on it as long as the grant money holds out."